Best Renzo And Monica Ortega Podcasts (2024)

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What Harrison Butker Got Right and Wrong 1:03:09

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Send us a Text Message. SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show: Support us on Patreon! Our Books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go …

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Teaching Children about Jesus in the Holy Eucharist (Guest: Jean Prather) 57:14

2h ago57:14

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Jean Prather talks to Fr. Mark about Catholic Kids 101. See how it started and how it helps educate children on important matters of the faith in a fun and engaging way, especially a guided Eucharistic Holy Hour for children.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Teaching Children about Jesus in the Holy Eucharist (Guest: Jean Prather) 57:00

20h ago57:00

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Jean Prather talks to Fr. Mark about Catholic Kids 101. See how it started and how it helps educate children on important matters of the faith in a fun and engaging way, especially a guided Eucharistic Holy Hour for children.By Power and Witness

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Places of Grace (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney) 1:04:46

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Catholic travel, or what we call pilgrimage, has been important in the life of Fr. Edward Looney. His first pilgrimage was with his parish on a local bus trip to see the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion when he was in eighth grade. Since then, he has boarded planes, rented cars, and traveled the world to see sites of Marian apparition, shrines of sai…

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Places of Grace (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney) 1:05:00

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Fr. Mark talks to Fr. Edward Looney about his new book, "Places of Grace: My Visits to Shrines, Chapels, Graves, and Monasteries and the Graces I Received."By Power and Witness

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Making and Molding Kids 49:26

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we talk about the team work required to mold our children. We talk about the rough patches and the key of being on the same page! let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting…

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Dating, Love, & Culture (Guest: Brendan McCauley) 1:00:31

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Brendan McCauley was born and raised in Olympia, WA and currently resides in Nashville, TN where he is President & Co-Founder of Humanum Project, writer, and international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. He holds a Masters in Theological Studies for Marriage and Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington D.C. an…

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Dating, Love, & Culture (Guest: Brendan McCauley) 1:01:00

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Brendan McCauley is the President & Co-Founder of Humanum Project, writer, and international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. For the past six years, Brendan has been giving presentations to all ages on topics related to identity.By Power and Witness

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Married Life: Expectations vs Reality 46:42

7d ago46:42

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Send us a Text Message. In today's video we talk about how to balance our expectations of marriage, and seasons of marriage, with reality. How do we live in the present moment while balancing our aspirations of being great spouses and parents? Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray …

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The Transformative Power of Confession (Guest: Fr. Kevin Peek) 1:18:15

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Fr. Kevin Peek is the parochial vicar at St. Monica in Duluth, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. He is also the airport chaplain at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where he worked to open at 24/7 Eucharistic Chapel.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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How Catholicism Can Save Marriage For Gen Z 54:47

15d ago54:47

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode we talk about the plight of young millennials and Gen Z when it comes to marriage. We discuss how Catholicism's view on married life can be the antidote they are looking for. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to y…

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Homeschooling and Sheltering Our Kids 45:39

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode Renzo is in rare form as we talk about some of our goals in "sheltering" our kids from the world while also preparing them for things they may be exposed to. We talk about chastity, bodily functions, and how it's never too late to start building strong relationships with your kids. Let's jump in! SUPPORT O…

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REWIND: Am I Talking Too Much? 47:44

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Send us a Text Message. We've had a pretty eventful week so we are reposting episode 16! You can never talk about communication too much. Keep us in your prayers and we will be back next week! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefit…

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Navigating Hypermasculinity (Reacting to Gavin Ortlund Part 1) 56:42

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Send us a Text Message. SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show: Support us on Patreon! Our Books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go …

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Parenting For Success 42:44

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we talk about this year's Triduum experience and how we help our foster autonomy and independence. Spoiler alert, it all comes down to talking and planning things out as a couple! Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessin…

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The Feminine Genius (Guest: Kris McGregor) 48:47

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Kris McGregor is the founder of DiscerningHearts.com, an online resource for the best in contemporary Catholic spirituality.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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The Feminine Genius (Guest: Kris McGregor) 49:00

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Kris McGregor is the founder of DiscerningHearts.com, an online resource for the best in contemporary Catholic spirituality.By Power and Witness

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Tradwives Aren't Real 56:45

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we talk about the new trad wives social media trend and the pressures that women might feel to live up to an unreasonable standard. Let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitti…

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Healing the Epidemic of Homlessness (Guest: Jess Echeverry) 2:17:46

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Jess Echeverry is a women and family advocate, speaker, author and podcaster. She has survived parental divorce and alcoholism, as well as emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Her testimony includes dark times of physical and sexual violence, teenage pregnancy, years of homelessness, abortion, same sex attraction and two attempts at suicide. In 19…

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Healing the Epidemic of Homlessness (Guest: Jess Echeverry) 2:28:00

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Jess Echeverry is a women and family advocate, speaker, author and podcaster. She has survived parental divorce and alcoholism, as well as emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Her testimony includes dark times of physical and sexual violence, teenage pregnancy, years of homelessness, abortion, same sex attraction and two attempts at suicide.…

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The Problem with Church Programs 47:59

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we share about what we’ve learned in our 15 years of youth ministry and try to empower parents to embrace their role in raising their kids in the faith. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families.…

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Providing Clean, Safe Water in Developing Countries (Guest: Jacob Niemeier) 51:30

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Jacob Niemeier is the founder and executive director of Vera Aqua Vera Vita, an organization that works to bring life-giving clean water and sanitation solutions to those in need.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Providing Clean, Safe Water in Developing Countries (Guest: Jacob Niemeier) 52:00

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Jacob Niemeier is the founder and executive director of Vera Aqua Vera Vita, an organization that works to bring life-giving clean water and sanitation solutions to those in need.By Power and Witness

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Offering Shelter and Christ to the Needy (Guest: Bob Nowak) 41:51

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Bob Nowak joins Fr. Mark, after filming an episode of Life on the Rock, to discuss his missionary work at Brother House and the Legion of Mary. The charitable organizations focus on offering shelter and Christ to the needy.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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10 Things We've Done in 10 Years of Parenting 54:27

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode we celebrate 10 years of parenthood with 10 things we learned/do/think that has worked with our kids in the past 10 years. This DOESN'T mean we know everything, but we are at least pretty confident with these 10 decisions. Let's jump in! We were on EWTN Life on the Rock Episode 1 Life on the Rock Episode 2…

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Offering Shelter and Christ to the Needy (Guest: Bob Nowak) 42:00

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Bob Nowak joins Fr. Mark, after filming an episode of Life on the Rock, to discuss his missionary work at Brother House and the Legion of Mary. The charitable organizations focus on offering shelter and Christ to the needy.By Power and Witness

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Debunking the Top Gay Myths (Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 57:08

3M ago57:08

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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of Love. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored six books and spoken a…

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Debunking the Top Gay Myths (Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) 57:00

3M ago57:00

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Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of Love. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored six books and spoken a…

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How Wives Can Do Better 1:07:42

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we look at the complex needs of marriages and how wives can support their husbands. We talk about the kind of women’s content that is out there, and the lack of guidance spouses get in how they can support their spouse navigating shame. Let’s jump in! We were on EWTN Life on the Rock Episode 1 Life on the…

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Restoring Confidence in Marriage and Family Life (Guests: Monica & Renzo Ortega) 50:53

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Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, authors, speakers, and content creators. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family, and are co-authors of the children’s devotional, Go To Joseph for Children. Renzo is also the author of the men’s devotional, Go To Joseph. Their online marriage apostolate, Two Become Family, ha…

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Restoring Confidence in Marriage and Family Life (Gueszt: Monica & Renzo Ortega) 51:00

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Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, authors, speakers, and content creators. They host the popular marriage podcast, Two Become Family. Their online marriage apostolate, Two Become Family, has been featured in the National Catholic Register and their conversion story has been featured in the documentary St. Joseph: Our Spiritual …

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Serving Impoverished Children & Single Parents in Ethiopia (Guest: Kim Zember) 35:44

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Kim moved to Ethiopia when she was 23 years old and by God’s loving hand created Unforgotten Faces. UF is an organization dedicated to supporting impoverished children and single parents in Ethiopia for 17+ years!By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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What is Red Pill and the Manosphere and Why Catholics Should Care 52:27

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we tackle a fairly unknown topic that is having an influence on a lot of young men. We talk about the origins of the red pill/manosphere community, why it's appealing, and how it's influence can negatively effect Catholic men who are honestly seeking to be good husbands and fathers. This made for an inter…

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Serving Impoverished Children & Single Parents in Ethiopia (Guest: Kim Zember) 36:00

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Kim moved to Ethiopia when she was 23 years old and by God’s loving hand created Unforgotten Faces. UF is an organization dedicated to supporting impoverished children and single parents in Ethiopia for 17+ years!By Power and Witness

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Are you a Child of Divorce? (Guest: Beth Sri) 30:13

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Life Giving Sounds is a Catholic ministry to adult children or divorce or separation. They offer Christ-centered healing through retreats, support groups, community, spiritual formation, resources and more.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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REWIND: Rehabilitating Chastity 51:11

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have a special rewind episode! This rewind is because we are still exhausted from all the traveling this month. We will be back next week! For now, enjoy this discussion! Let's jump in. Support the Show.

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Are you a Child of Divorce? (Guest: Beth Sri) 30:00

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Life Giving Sounds is a Catholic ministry to adult children or divorce or separation. They offer Christ-centered healing through retreats, support groups, community, spiritual formation, resources and more.By Power and Witness

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Ministering to those with Same-Sex Attraction or Gender Dysphoria (Guest: Anna Carter) 24:03

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Anna Carter is the co-founder and president of Eden Invitation, a Catholic ministry that seeks to provide community, accompaniment and resources for people who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and who want to follow Christ and Catholic Church teaching. Growing up, her tenacious faith in Jesus predated awareness of her same sex des…

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Ministering to those with Same-Sex Attraction or Gender Dysphoria (Guest: Anna Carter) 24:00

3M ago24:00

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Anna Carter is the co-founder and president of Eden Invitation, a Catholic ministry that seeks to provide community, accompaniment and resources for people who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and who want to follow Christ and Catholic Church teaching.By Power and Witness

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We're Not Compatible (We Took Jordan Peterson's Personality Assessment) 1:06:11

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we see what Jordan Peterson has to say about our compatibility. We took his Understand Myself personality assessment and we go over some of our results and what the implications are for our relationship. We conclude that we wish we had done this while we were still dating. We can't wait to share the resul…

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Reflections on the March for Life and what lies ahead? (Guest: Jeanne Mancini) 29:06

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Jeanne Mancini is the President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. In this capacity she proudly directs the small non-profit organization committed to restoring a culture of life in the United States, most notably through the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Reflections on the March for Life and what lies ahead? (Guest: Jeanne Mancini) 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Jeanne Mancini is the President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. In this capacity she proudly directs the small non-profit organization committed to restoring a culture of life in the United States, most notably through the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.By Power and Witness

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How Healing Who We Are Changes How We Love 54:15

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we dive into the masculine and feminine identities. Monica shares about her first-time as a stay-at-home mom and what drove her to return to work. Then we unpack how recognizing that we are beloved can be the first step to healing our identities. We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Journey …

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Why Sexual Freedom Doesn't Mean Repression or Elimination of Your Sex Drive 1:04:40

4M ago1:04:40

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we dive back into the topic of what sexual freedom should look like for husbands. However, this time we start of with some philosophy, some more philosophy, and then some Theology of the Body! We hope you're buckled up, let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love …

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Celebration, BIG Announcement, and answering listener questions LIVE! 1:11:22

4M ago1:11:22

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode we celebrate 100 of episodes of Pre-Cana with the Pope and we make a few BIG announcements! We react to our very first episode, reflect on our mission, and answer some LIVE questions from listeners. Let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray th…

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Why Do Men Want To Have Sex All The Time (Reacting to the Catholic Gentleman) 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we reflect and react to clips from an episode of the Catholic Gentleman titles: What women don't understand about men. We tackle some of the ideas around men and their biological sex drive and we consider how important it is to have a shared vision and understanding about sex in your marriage. We're prayi…

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Is Porn In Your Marriage Really a Big Deal? (Reflecting on the Whatever Podcast) 50:11

5M ago50:11

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Send us a Text Message. Is porn a big deal? Why or why not? In this episode, we listen to guests on The Whatever Podcast debate pornography use within relationships and add our two cents. Listen to the full debate: Destiny, Jazmen Jafar VS Lila Rose, Trent Horn DEBATE FREE Strive 21: Porn Detox Guided Steps Recovery SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you…

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REWIND: Why Husbands NEED to Share the Mental Load 54:05

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Send us a Text Message. SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show: Support us on Patreon! Our Books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go …

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An Episode Full of Banter and Unsolicited Advice 43:42

5M ago43:42

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we banter! Renzo talks about his latest jiu-jitsu milestone, we ponder the delicate balance of encouraging kid's independence while maintaining high expectations, and we go on about social media and why Monica did a great job preparing the house for Advent and Christmas! We're so happy you're with us, let…

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How did a Roman Execution turn into a Sacrifice? (Guest: Dr. Scott Hahn) 28:32

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Dr. Scott Hahn joins Fr. Mark to talk about how important it is to focus on the sacred mysteries of our Faith particularly why the Eucharist is a sacrifice.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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